Executive Briefings

5 Lean Guiding Principles for the Supply Chain - Principle 4: Short Lead Time

By: Ryder 07.06.2011

Ryder's Lean Guiding Principles are the foundation for operational excellence in all its customers warehouses. Principle 4 is Short Lead Time: improving quality and profitability with a steady flow of inventory arriving exactly when it's needed. Implementing short lead time ensures that a facility can meet increases in customer demand without having to ramp up resources. This results in significant savings, ultimately, strengthening the company's bottom line.

Ryder's Lean Guiding Principles are the foundation for operational excellence in all its customers warehouses. Principle 4 is Short Lead Time: improving quality and profitability with a steady flow of inventory arriving exactly when it's needed. Implementing short lead time ensures that a facility can meet increases in customer demand without having to ramp up resources. This results in significant savings, ultimately, strengthening the company's bottom line.